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Joshimath sinking: Army base in town reports cracks | India News

DEHRADUN: Military, has a significant presence in Josimathare also facing problems of land subsidence with structures developing cracks on the Army school, according to officials, reported Gaurav Talwar.
“The entire landscape in Joshimath, including the area under the management of the Army, is facing land subsidence,” it said. Piyoosh Rautelaa member of the expert team that conducted the field survey of Joshimath on January 6. There were reports of cracks in the road leading to the Army base, an official said, adding that a team of experts also surveyed the ground in these areas to assess the extent of damage.
With the LAC just 100 kilometers from the town, Joshimath is strategically important and has a significant presence of both the Army and ITBP.
Not long ago, the Indian and American militaries conducted the 18th exercise.Yudh Abhyas‘ bilateral exercise in Auli, just 6km from Joshimath, in November 2022. Furthermore, Barahatiwas reported on a series of Chinese invasions over the past few years, less than 50 kilometers from Joshimath.
“The entire landscape in Joshimath, including the area under the management of the Army, is facing land subsidence,” it said. Piyoosh Rautelaa member of the expert team that conducted the field survey of Joshimath on January 6. There were reports of cracks in the road leading to the Army base, an official said, adding that a team of experts also surveyed the ground in these areas to assess the extent of damage.
With the LAC just 100 kilometers from the town, Joshimath is strategically important and has a significant presence of both the Army and ITBP.
Not long ago, the Indian and American militaries conducted the 18th exercise.Yudh Abhyas‘ bilateral exercise in Auli, just 6km from Joshimath, in November 2022. Furthermore, Barahatiwas reported on a series of Chinese invasions over the past few years, less than 50 kilometers from Joshimath.